THE SUNDAY NEWS
FEBRUARY 24, 2008
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ELORA BETHANY PASTORAL
CHARGE The United Church of
Canada PO Box 737, Elora,
ON N0B 1S0 — 519.846.0122 www.elorabethanyuc.org elorabethanyuc@bellnet.ca
Office Hours: Rev. Greg Smith-Young is usually in the
office on weekday mornings. Secretary Judy McMullan
is in the office Thursdays & Fridays from 9:30 to 4:00. |
Worship
Theme for Lent
Prodigal
Sons and Bitter Brothers . . .
and the Saviour Who Welcomes Us All
Exploring
one of Jesus’ best-loved Stories
Jesus was often
criticized for spending time with the wrong sort of people. How did he respond
to his critics? He told stories, including the one we commonly call “The
Parable of the Prodigal Son.” Stories have a way of getting through the
defences we put up. Jesus uses his stories to change us, moving us deeper into
the wonders of God. How might Jesus use it to move us?
February 10:
The Prodigal Son
February 17:
The Bitter Brother
February 24:
The Forgiving Father
March 2:
Finding Ourselves in the Story
March 9:
Celebrate with Me
March 16:
The Welcoming Saviour (Palm/Passion Sunday)
High School Youth participating in today’s service
are Hilary Abraham, Chrissy Davies, Ashley Goldsmith,
Brent Goldsmith, Rachel Flewelling, Tracey Lapham, Jasmin Thomson.
Elora’s Annual
Congregational Meeting is after worship today. We will
start with a pot-luck lunch. If you didn’t bring a potluck item, don’t worry.
We have lots! Enjoy some lunch and stay to participate in the life of your
church. Thanks to our Youth Group, child
care is available during the meeting.
These are vacancies we hope to fill at Elora’s Annual
Meeting:
– 2 Presbytery representatives
– 1 Member-at-large of Council
– 1 Property representative and 1 Outreach
representative on Council
Interested? Want to
suggest someone? Please speak with Curt Hammond or Greg.
Bethany still needs one Steward and one Presbytery
Rep. If you are interested in participating in the life of the church this
way, or would like to suggest someone, please speak to Greg.
The Book Study Group will meet tonight, February 24th, in the home of
Nancy Van Veen,(16 Water
St.) from 7 - 9 pm. We will be discussing Chapter 1 "Crossroads", in
Bill Phipps' book, "Cause for Hope". New members are welcome to be a
part of the study group which meets once a month. If you are interested in
purchasing a copy of Phipps' book for the discounted price of $22.85, contact
John Markvart. (846 8678)
Women’s Spiritual
Potluck The next
meeting will be held this Friday, February 29th at 7:00 pm at the home of Jen Krul (846-2287). Bring a story, prayer, song or other
source of inspiration to share. If you are not sure what to share, come and
simply be nourished.
The Centre
Wellington Ministerial is sponsoring weekly Lent Worship and Soup Lunch, Wednesdays from 12-1, at St. James’
Anglican Church in Fergus (beside the old outdoor pool). This can be a great
part of your preparations for Holy Week and Easter.
Shamrock Supper The Elora UCW will be cooking up beef stew and baking up the ham for
their famous Shamrock Supper to be held this Saturday, March 1st
from 5-7 pm. More helpers are needed! Please see the helpers list in the lobby.
Tickets are on sale at Little Katy, Ostic Insurance
or the church office. Adults $10; children (12 & under) $3
Women's World Day of Prayer service will be held this year on Friday
March 7th at 7:00 p.m. at Community of Christ Church in Elora (at the corner of
James St. and Price St.). This year's worship material has
been prepared by women from Guyana.
Elora’s
annual Fish Fry dinner will be held
on March 22, Holy Saturday, rather than Good Friday, this year. It will
be at the church, once again. Tickets will be on sale starting March 1st.
Events This Week – Feb 24 to Mar 2 |
Today: after worship Elora Annual Congregational meeting
7:00 pm Junior Youth
7:00 pm Book Study
Group at Nancy Van Veen’s (16 Water St.)
Monday: 1:00 pm Elora
Quilters in the Bissell Room
8:00 pm Friendship Club (note change of day)
Wednesday: 6:45 pm Elora Inviting and
Welcoming Team
Thursday: 7:00
pm Elora Cantata choir rehearsal
8:15
pm Praise Team
Friday: 7:00
pm Women’s Spiritual Potluck at
Jen Krul’s (846-2287)
Saturday: 5
- 7 pm Shamrock Supper at Elora
United Church
Sunday: *NO* Junior Choir rehearsal today –
Louise will be away
6:00
pm High School Youth – The Gathering
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Coming Up |
Friday, March 7 7:00 pm Women’s World Day of Prayer service at
Community of Christ Church
Good Friday, Mar 21 Youth Eventz in Hamilton
Holy Saturday, Mar 22 Fish Fry Supper at
Elora
Easter Sunday, Mar 23 7:00 am Sunrise
Service in Bissell Park
9:20
am Bethany Easter Service
11:00
am Elora
Easter Service
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In the Community |
St. John’s Anglican Church is sponsoring a dramatic reading of St. Paul’s First Letter to the Christians in
Corinth presented by Mark Tiller. This drama will be held today at 3 pm at
St. John’s church in Elora. Donations will be going to support work among
HIV/AIDS survivors world-wide.
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